Georgia CommonsSR 839: Georgia Runs on Trucking Day; recognize March 18, 2026
Last action February 25, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Runs on Trucking Day at the state capitol, honoring the trucking industry's role in the state's economy.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial measure passed by the Georgia Senate. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes March 18, 2026 as Georgia Runs on Trucking Day at the state capitol, citing the trucking industry's economic importance, including moving most domestic freight and supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs in Georgia. The resolution commends Georgia's trucking professionals and companies for their service to the state and notes that industry members and equipment will be present at the capitol on that day for public and legislative engagement. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Trucking Association.
What the bill does
- Designates March 18, 2026 as Georgia Runs on Trucking Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends Georgia's trucking professionals and companies for their service to the state, without creating any new legal requirement.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Trucking Association.
- Notes that trucking industry members will display commercial vehicles and equipment at the capitol on the designated day.
Who it affects
This mainly affects the Georgia Trucking Association and the trucking industry, whose contributions are being recognized. It also involves legislators, capitol staff, and members of the public who may attend the event, though the resolution imposes no obligations on any of them beyond the ceremonial recognition.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal force and changes no Georgia law, but it publicly acknowledges the trucking industry's economic role and creates an occasion for an educational event at the capitol where lawmakers and the public can interact with the industry.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes March 18, 2026 as Georgia Runs on Trucking Day at the state capitol and commends the trucking industry.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Trucking Association.
- The whereas clauses cite statistics on the trucking industry's economic contribution but do not create any enforceable policy.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize March 18, 2026, as Georgia Runs on Trucking Day at the state capitol and commend Georgia's trucking professionals and companies for their indispensable service to the State of Georgia.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
Topics
- trucking industry
- ceremonial resolution
- transportation
- Georgia Senate